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Gifts For Swimmers

Updated on October 27, 2020

Gifts For Swimmers

Does the swimmer in your life have a birthday coming up?

Are you looking for a Christmas gift for the rubber ducky in your family?

Is your friend Michael Phelps?

If you haven't hit the swimming pool in a long time, you might not know what swimmers need or want, or the technological advances in the sport of swimming that have occurred in recent years. Not to fret - this page will help you find a gift for the swimmer in your life today! Get the best gifts for swimmers here, in this list curated by me, a swimmer!

Why Swimming Gifts?

I am a swimmer and I would love to receive some swimming related gifts for Christmas or my birthday! (hint, hint)

However, I think some people who are not themselves swimmers find it hard to know what to get their swimming loved ones - things have changed a lot since you were a kid splashing around and learning how to float! Now you can find all sorts of technological advances that help swimmers become even better at their sport. So, I've compiled a list of some of my favorite pool and swimming accessories, gadgets and toys here. Hope this helps you shop for the swimmer in your life!

FINIS Duo Underwater Music MP3 Player with Bone Conduction Audio
FINIS Duo Underwater Music MP3 Player with Bone Conduction Audio
This is, in my opinion, the ULTIMATE swimming gift! Unlike other athletes who might run with an iPod or have the television on while on their treadmill machine, swimmers are usually not able to be entertained by outside sources while participating in their sport. Many times I've been at lap swim, wishing I had an underwater MP3 player to break up the tedium. I promise that this gift will be a HUGE hit for the swimmer in your life! This is the newly upgraded and released version of the SwiMP3 players you might have enjoyed in the past - if you liked the old version, check out this new upgraded device with more memory, better durability and a better underwater experience. This is an abolute MUST HAVE for any swimmer!
 
Speedo Unisex-Adult Swim Goggles Mirrored Vanquisher 2.0
Speedo Unisex-Adult Swim Goggles Mirrored Vanquisher 2.0
Good quality goggles are hard to find, and when you find some, you want to buy several to hold onto! The Speedo Vanquisher Swim Goggles are truly the cream of the crop, and no swimmer will want to be without at least a few pair of these goggles. You can never use enough! I have been through several versions of this, and even after trying other goggles, I keep coming back to the Speedo Vanquisher, especially their new 2.0 version. Speedo's goggles are made from the highest-quality materials available, One thing I like about this pair of goggles is its low-profile design, which helps keep things streamlined. The lens are anti-fog, which is a must for swimmers, and also UV protected, perfect for outdoors swimming. These goggles are extremely comfortable to wear and don't need to be adjusted during your swim, which is great.
 
Timex Men's TW5M24400 Ironman Essential 30 Black Silicone Strap Watch
Timex Men's TW5M24400 Ironman Essential 30 Black Silicone Strap Watch
If you've ever been swimming at a pool with a lazy clock or one that is hard to read from the pool, you'll know the frustration in trying to keep track of your time and laps. The Ironman watch does it for you, and this would make a perfect gift for any swimmer! This watch has so many features that I've come to rely on during my workout. Not only does this watch make my swim easier, but having the data from my workout helps me to see where I am, set goals, and improve. Some features that I find especially useful are the 30-lap memory recall for review after you get out of the pool, the 99-lap counter, the fact that it is water resistant to 100m and easy to view in low light conditions with INDIGLO® night-light.
 
UltraSwim Dynamic Duo Repair Shampoo and Conditioner, 7 Fluid Ounce Each
UltraSwim Dynamic Duo Repair Shampoo and Conditioner, 7 Fluid Ounce Each
If you are a swimmer, you know how annoying it is to have your hair damaged by pool chemicals. This is the best shampoo and conditioner brand for swimmers available! The moisturizing formula gently removes chlorine and chlorine odor AND replaces lost moisture. This non-drying formula gently removes build-up of harmful elements such as chlorine and oxidized metals to give your hair a fresh, clean start. Vitamin E, Aloe and protective conditioners nourish and add moisture back to your hair every time you shampoo. Shampoo and conditioner is so important when you're spending a lot of time in pools, and this is the only brand that I personally trust with my hair!
 
Speedo Unisex-Adult Large Teamster Backpack 35-Liter
Speedo Unisex-Adult Large Teamster Backpack 35-Liter
One of the struggles that swimmers face is that traditional duffle bags, gym bags and backpacks aren't made for them. Your wet swimsuit or towel drips all over your belongings, creating a mess! With this special backpack designed for swimmers, there's a wet pocket and a dry pocket to separate your belongings and keep them tidy. Plus, there are lots of pockets for goggles, swim caps, and all the other things swimmers need. Ever since I got this backpack made especially for swimmers, I have never gone back. Not only is it sturdy and practical around the water, it is also roomy and looks nice too. I like that I can put my wet items in the wet pocket and keep them away from my dry items, and I love the special pockets for goggles and your phone. It's really the perfect backpack - I even take it on trips and other non-swimming occasions now too!
 
Flow Swim Chamois - Quick Dry Towel for Swimming, Diving, Triathlons, and Other Water Sports (Aquamarine)
Flow Swim Chamois - Quick Dry Towel for Swimming, Diving, Triathlons, and Other Water Sports (Aquamarine)
Many people think you need a large towel, but really you just need a high quality microfiber swim towel to get dry! This synthetic material towel soaks up all the water when you get out of the pool and leaves you dry, without taking up too much room in your swim bag! If you ask me, it's essential! I really like that this towel comes with a small case to store it in, and that its such a space saver in your swim bag. It is so super absorbent that I don't need to use anything else to dry off. It's such a relief to not worry about bulky cotton towels and just throw this in my bag and go!
 
Swimming To Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer
Swimming To Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer
Lynne Cox is a personal hero, and while she has written several books about her life in the water, I think this one is the best - and a must read for anyone who loves to swim! Lynne is an award winning open water swimmer, and she tells the tale of how she became a swimmer, why she chose to be an open water swimmer, and the various goals she has set for herself to set various records, such as swimming the English Channel. Lynne saw early on the opportunity to use her fame and skill for the good of humanity, and her success in swimming the Bering Straight has been recognized for easing some of the tensions during the Cold War. Besides her swimming skill and her commitment to bringing people together, she is also a gifted writer! Even if you aren't a swimmer, you'll enjoy this book.
 
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